LAC 46:LXXXV.1500. Definitions

A. All definitions used in this Chapter shall have the meaning assigned to them in R.S. 37:1560. In addition, the following definitions shall be applied. Approval [as used in R.S. 37:1562.C.(2)]—the veterinarian shall make an informed decision based upon his professional judgment after giving consideration to the notification provided by an equine dentist which shall include a visual inspection conducted by the veterinarian prior to the commencement of the procedure. Continuing Education—board-approved educational experiences in equine dentistry, which may be in the form of institutes, seminars, lectures, conferences, workshops, and other modes of delivery so as to maintain and improve technical competency for the health, welfare, and safety of the citizens of Louisiana. Continuing Education Unit (CEU)—one hour of activity or participation in a continuing educational program approved by the board. Equine Owner's Veterinarian—veterinarian licensed by the board who has established a veterinary-client-patient relationship as a primary care provider or as a consultant to the primary care provider. Notify or Notification— a. with regard to the rasping (floating) of molar, premolar and canine teeth, and the removal of deciduous incisor and premolar teeth (caps), shall mean full written or verbal person to person communication with the veterinarian prior to the commencement of the procedure; or b. with regard to extracting equine first premolar teeth (wolf teeth), shall mean full written or verbal person to person communication with the veterinarian prior to commencement of the procedure and after approval is given by the veterinarian; however, written confirmation of the notification prepared by the registered equine dentist shall be sent to and received by the veterinarian within seven days after the procedure, which written confirmation shall include: i. owner's name, address, and phone number; ii. identifying information concerning the horse, which shall include name, permanent identification marks, age, sex, and color; iii. method of restraint used during the procedure; iv. type of dental procedure performed, including methods used; v. description of the outcome of the procedure; vi. recommendations, if any, to the owner following extraction of any first premolar teeth. Possession—actual possession whereby the registered equine dentist has his certificate readily available. Practice of Equine Dentistry—the rasping (floating) of molar, premolar and canine teeth, and the removal of deciduous incisor and premolar teeth (caps); additionally, an equine dentist may extract equine first premolar teeth (wolf teeth) after complying with the requirements set forth in R.S. 37:1562.C.(2) and the board's rules. Referral—a verbal request to perform equine dentistry made to a registered equine dentist by a veterinarian licensed by the board who has established a veterinarian-client-patient relationship as defined in §700 and who is readily accessible by beeper or cell phone as well as present within a 30 mile radius of and 30 minutes or less travel time from the treatment site. Referral Veterinarian—a veterinarian licensed by the board authorized by the existence of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship as defined in §700 to make a referral to perform equine dentistry to a registered equine dentist and who is readily accessible by beeper or cell phone as well as present within a 30 mile radius of and 30 minutes or less travel time from the treatment site. Substantially Involved in the Care and Maintenance of Horses in the Horse Racing Industry in Louisiana—previous practical experience within the horse racing industry that included equine dental procedures. Unprofessional Conduct—in addition to the definition set forth in R.S. 37:1564.A.(10), shall include the following: a. making or participating in any communication, advertisement or solicitation which is false, fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unfair, or which contains a false, fraudulent, deceptive, misleading or unfair statement or claim; b. initiation or continuation of services that are contraindicated or cannot reasonably result in beneficial outcome; c. abuse or exploitation of the provider-patient relationship for the purpose of securing personal compensation, gratification, or benefit unrelated to the provision of service; d. failure to comply with the practice requirements set forth in R.S. 37:1562; e. failure to comply with the duties established in R.S. 37:1560 et seq., and/or the board's rules.